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Preserving our water is of vital importance

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago2 mins

Dear Editor,

Since most of my letters begin in a negative spirit, I’d like to start this one in a positive vein.

I sincerely offer my heartfelt thanks and appreciation to Development Services Director Scott Holtry, Public Works Director Steve Latoski, the Mohave County Public Land and Recreation Advisory Commission, and the Mohave County Supervisors for their combined actions to oppose and prevent yet another underhanded resource grab against the hapless citizens of Mohave County.

Personal attack against business owners is wrong

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago2 mins

Dear Editor,

I would like to thank the Kingman City Council and all of the hard-working people behind Kingman Main Street for the great job they have done renovating the downtown area. It is such a pleasure to go down there now.

That being said I do have to acknowledge one particular business owner. Although you have every right to put up signage about your beliefs.

We hide nothing and have nothing to hide

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago15 mins

Dear Kingman,

We want you all to know, all of Kingman, all our wonderful visitors, guests and customers from local and far-off lands that we see in our shop every day. And I want you to know and to hear it all from me first. Not from some uninformed, uninvolved source.

Rather than peacefully sitting down with us and resolving the two simple and easy to resolve issues of

The church is not closing

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago1 mins

Dear Editor,

In answer to Pastor Kent Simmons question in the August 2, 2024 Standard, “Is the Church going out of business?” My answer is yes and no. Some churches may close, but others will stay open until the government forces them to close.

Don’t laugh, that day is coming if the political climate stays as it is currently.

Extend grace but you may have to walk away

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago3 mins

Dear Editor,

We live in an age of addiction and dysfunctional personalities. Lives and families are shattered every day by drug addiction, gambling addictions, pornography, alcoholism and more. Some people have anger issues and live daily lashing out at people and loved ones. Many people have serious mental issues and need help and often refuse to get help. All of these issues and many more can be impactful on friendships and relationships.

Better Next Time

Pam Wanner2 years ago2 years ago3 mins

Goethe, the eighteenth-century playwright, once said, “Let everyone sweep in front of his own doorstep and the whole world will be clean.”

I saw something the other day that impressed me and caused me to consider my own behavior and, sadly, my failings. I was in the commercial parking lot with Staples, Big 5, and Taco Bell, had just parked my truck, and was headed-in to the office supply store.

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Preserving our water is of vital importance

Personal attack against business owners is wrong

We hide nothing and have nothing to hide

The church is not closing

Extend grace but you may have to walk away

Better Next Time

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